Easy Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce

Health score
29%
Easy Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce
25 min.
4
277kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your pasta game with a burst of fresh flavors? This Easy Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce is not only quick to prepare, taking just 25 minutes, but it also brings a delightful medley of colors and tastes to your table. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends, this sauce serves four and is a fantastic way to showcase the vibrant sweetness of cherry tomatoes.

Imagine the aroma of garlic sizzling in extra virgin olive oil, mingling with the juicy, sun-kissed tomatoes. As the sauce simmers, the tomatoes soften and release their natural juices, creating a luscious coating for your favorite pasta. With the addition of fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, each bite is a celebration of simple yet exquisite ingredients.

Not only is this dish a feast for the senses, but it also offers a balanced nutritional profile, with just 277 calories per serving. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is approachable and rewarding. So grab your frying pan and let’s whip up a delicious sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • servings noodles hot cooked
  • 0.5 cup olive oil extra virgin 
  • 0.5 cup basil fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove thinly sliced
  • 10 ounce grape tomatoes red halved
  • 10 ounce grape tomatoes yellow halved
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • oz parmesan cheese fresh freshly grated
  • tablespoons pinenuts toasted
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper dried red crushed
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • knife

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and red pepper; cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Add tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes. (If tomatoes stay whole during cooking, pierce each one with the tip of a knife to release juices; cook 1 or 2 more minutes.)
  4. Remove from heat; stir in basil.
  5. Divide pasta among serving bowls; top with tomato sauce, cheese, pine nuts, and additional black pepper, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories277kcal
Protein13.13%
Fat37.98%
Carbs48.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
64.13
Glycemic Load
13.76
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
14.126956560689%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.96mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.23mg
Quercetin
0.87mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:277.18kcal
13.86%
Fat:11.94g
18.37%
Saturated Fat:2.29g
14.3%
Carbohydrates:34.57g
11.52%
Net Carbohydrates:30.94g
11.25%
Sugar:4.44g
4.93%
Cholesterol:6.17mg
2.06%
Sodium:425.59mg
18.5%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.29g
18.58%
Manganese:1mg
50.04%
Selenium:25.43µg
36.33%
Vitamin K:30.31µg
28.86%
Vitamin A:1440.46IU
28.81%
Vitamin C:20.94mg
25.38%
Phosphorus:164.04mg
16.4%
Fiber:3.63g
14.53%
Vitamin E:2.17mg
14.49%
Copper:0.26mg
13.14%
Potassium:442.99mg
12.66%
Magnesium:49.21mg
12.3%
Iron:2mg
11.13%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.53%
Calcium:96.07mg
9.61%
Zinc:1.37mg
9.15%
Folate:31.54µg
7.89%
Vitamin B3:1.47mg
7.36%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.48%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.11%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.89%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.59%
Source:My Recipes